Peter Schmid photograph collection
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of 135 images and 183 35mm negatives taken by Peter F. Schmid. Mr. Schmid was the University Photograph Archivist at Utah State University from 1990 to 1999. These prints chronicle the history of Cache Valley, UT from 1991 to 1995. Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993.
The collection is divided between the subjects of the various photographs. There are both color and black and white photographs. Negatives are available for most of the photographs and are housed in the last folder of the subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1991-1995
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the Peter Schmid photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Biographical Note
Mr. Schmid is currently the visual resources archivist for the Providence Health System in Seattle, Washington.
Extent
1 box (0.25 linear ft.)
Abstract
Color and black & white photographs taken by Peter F. Schmid. The subjects are historic sites and events from 1991 to 1995 of Cache Valley (Utah and Idaho). Included in this collection are photographs taken of the emptying of First Dam ca. 1992, road construction on U.S. Highway 89/91 at Dry Lake, and the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1994. Also housed are proof sheets of the Twin Lakes Canal Company tour, prints of the Lime Kiln north of Mantua, photographs of the plaques and sidewalk markers at Utah State University, and aerial shots of Cache Valley taken in 1993. Negatives are available for most of the photographs.
Arrangement
Arrangement: Topical.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Peter F. Schmid donated this collection in August 1999 to Utah State University Special Collections and Archives.
Processing Information
Register completed by Sarah Langsdon, September 1999, and modified by Daniel Davis, January 2004.
- Title
- Guide to the Peter Schmid photograph collection, 1991-1995
- Author
- Finding aid created by Sarah Langsdon, September 1999, and modified by Daniel Davis, January 2004.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- May 31, 2008: Template information was updated to reflect Utah Manuscript Association best practices.
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu